Vermeulen: “It’s going to be a massive Test”
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Topic: Vermeulen: “It’s going to be a massive Test”
Posted By: Transvaal
Subject: Vermeulen: “It’s going to be a massive Test”
Date Posted: 26-Jul-2019 at 9:11am
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Duane Vermeulen will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington in what will also be his first match against the New Zealanders since the epic 2015 Rugby World Cup semi-final in England. The big South African No 8 has been entrusted with the captaincy duties for this encounter in the absence of regular Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, who is recovering from a knee injury. Saturday’s crunch Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test between the two arch rivals kicks off at 19h35 (09h35 SA time) and will be televised live on SuperSport1. “Only a few players had the honour of captaining the Springboks in the history of our game, so it is an unbelievable honour for me,” Vermeulen replied when he was asked to describe the feeling of leading the Springboks for the first time. “There’s a bit of emotion, but it’s controlled emotion.” The captaincy role is of course not new for the very experienced Vermeulen, who has led the Cape Town-based DHL Stormers on many occasions in Vodacom Super Rugby, before successful stints in the French and Japanese leagues. When he was asked to describe his style of captaincy, Vermeulen replied: “The people who know me will tell you that I just love to play, and that I am not one for big speeches. “I think I lead by example, and from that point of view it’s the way I like to play the game. “My role in the team still stays the same and we have a big leadership group, which is good for the team. On match days there’s a couple of us who talk on the field,” said Vermeulen, who also mentioned that Kolisi contacted him on Friday morning to wish him and the team good luck for Saturday. It will be two much-changed squads that will play against each other on Saturday in Wellington, after both coaches decided to make wholesale changes by bringing back a big group of players that were not involved in the opening round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. “Both teams are looking forward to this game,” said Vermeulen. “We both maybe tried out a few combinations last week to see who some of the guys are that will be putting up their hands for Rugby World Cup selection. “I think tomorrow will be a massive game with both sides ready to have a good go at each other.” Test match fever has gripped both countries, who are eagerly awaiting the clash between the two rivals. A capacity crowd of 35,600 will watch the match in the New Zealand capital. |
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Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 26-Jul-2019 at 9:11am
| Ek is nog steeds geirriteerd dat hy enigsens in die squad is, praat nie eers daarvan dat hy die kaptein is nie |
Posted By: Niela
Date Posted: 26-Jul-2019 at 12:45pm
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@Transvaal, Really ? Duane is one of best players On current form he is the best 8 in SA. Then comes the extra advantage of his experience, It had a massive impact on the Bulls season this year. I believe Waza is a better leader, Warren unfortunately has been battling with injuries and he will probably have only 1 shot to make the side with the game vs Argentina on the 17th , but even if he has an absolute blinder, Duane is our first choice 8. |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 26-Jul-2019 at 1:12pm
| I think you need to open your eyes and watch what he does on the field and stop listening to other people |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 26-Jul-2019 at 1:19pm
| He stole a few balls in rucks for the Bulls this year, but mainly from opposition backline players that got isolated, and he doesn't carry effectively. He scored one brilliant try when he intercepted a scrumhalf pass from a line-out, and that probably secured his place in the bok team for the next 30 years or so |
Posted By: Niela
Date Posted: 26-Jul-2019 at 9:13pm
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Haha , That was intense. My eyes are wide open. Let’s see how Duane playes tomorrow. I dont think he is in the best form of his life. But he is the best 8 we have at the moment (Fit and ready , WW just is to injury prone). We will chat after the test, Duane will have a cracker . He is the type of guy that steps up for big games.
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Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 10:21am
| Your post did not age well...so far he played exactly like he played for the Bulls this year...2 carries in the 1st 40 minutes and lost the ball in the 2nd carry that lead to the NZ try, he is way over his prime and does not deserve to be in the squad |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 10:22am
| Verdwyn Vermeulen.... |
Posted By: Paul
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 10:29am
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Transvaal wrote:Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 10:53am
| 2de strafskop wat Verdwyn afstaan, tyd om hom af te haal |
Posted By: Attie Karate
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 10:56am
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Is Malherbe en Marx ooit op die veld? ------------- Up the Vaal! |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 11:26am
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Goeie pressure skop van Pollard om die gelykop te kry, 16-16. Hoe maak mens hierdie span sterker? Drop Malherbe, RG Snyman moet begin in Eben se plek, Louw in Verdwyn se plek, en agter kan mens ook al die ouens wat so min hou van tackle vervang soos Mapimpi
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Posted By: Vaal Leeu 3
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 11:49am
| Ek moet se, ek was nie altyd Pollard se grootste fan nie maar ek kan nie help om te dink dat as dit Jantjies of n ander losskakel was wat daai laaste skop moes vat ons dalk sou verloor het nie... |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 12:20pm
| En die skrummie Jantjies het baie goed gedoen om daai drie te druk, weet nie of Faf dit sou kon doen nie, ek sal hom selfs begin van nou af |
Posted By: Vaal Leeu 3
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 1:22pm
| Jup, altwee het baie goed gedoen daar |
Posted By: emiel1
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 3:28pm
| Goed gespeel in die eerste helfde en goed verdedig in die tweede. Mooi opportunistiese stukkie spel spel in die einde. AB's lyk maar baie kwesbaar die afgelope jaar of twee. |
Posted By: Niela
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 5:11pm
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Okay , I’ll admit Duane was very average today. The bok team was very average as well. It was like looking at 2 boxers sparring ,without actually having a fight. I was hugely frustrated with our lack of intensity and overall passion. Especially on attack. Kwagga had a very decent game ,Kolbe was excellent and that’s probably it. NZ were particularly poor. Haven’t seen an AB side knock the ball so much. I just don’t think we have a better option at 8. Just waza , but he is to much of an injury risk. |
Posted By: Rooibonte8
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 8:44pm
| Dink nie ons moet na 2 wedstryde vir Faf wat Al jare en nogteeds baie goed doen sommer net so vervang nie, Faf het niks gedoen on gedrop te word nie |
Posted By: Attie Karate
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 8:53pm
Nyakane speel net beter en beter. Malherbe hoort glad nie daar nie. Lood ( selfs na lang besering) en RG speel beter as EE. Mapimpi hou nie by verdedigingpatroon, mis tackles en is te stadig. Ek was nog nooit ñ Flo fan, maar hy het baie goed gespeel die afgelope 2 weke. EE en Vermeulen is nie swak en hul teenwoordigheid in die span het ñ positiewe sielkundige uitwerking op hul spanmaats agv hul reputasies. Of hul reputasies nou water dra of nie. The Placebo-effect.
------------- Up the Vaal! |
Posted By: OomPB
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 8:53pm
Herschel Jantjies het in sy Paul Roos dae Grey Kollege se boere stil gespeel. Het geweet daai tyd hy gaan n Bok wees maar nie geweet so goed nie. Kwagga het baie goed gespeel.
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Posted By: Attie Karate
Date Posted: 27-Jul-2019 at 8:59pm
Hy was loshande die beste 9 in SR van SA spanne. Kwagga moet net nie die "fetcher-rol" te veel najaag nie, en eerder sy nutuurlike game speel. ------------- Up the Vaal! |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 29-Jul-2019 at 12:16pm
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20 Springboks have scored 12 or more tries in test matches, they are: http://www.lionsworld.co.za/bokmosttries.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.lionsworld.co.za/bokmosttries.html |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 29-Jul-2019 at 12:22pm
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22 Springboks have scored 120 or more points in test matches, they are: http://www.lionsworld.co.za/bokmostpoints.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.lionsworld.co.za/bokmostpoints.html |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 29-Jul-2019 at 12:44pm
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26 Springboks have played in 60 test matches or more, they are: http://www.lionsworld.co.za/bokmostcaps.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.lionsworld.co.za/bokmostcaps.html |
Posted By: Transvaal
Date Posted: 30-Jul-2019 at 8:01am
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The Boks move up one spot to 4th on the World Rugby Ranking after their 16-16 draw with New Zealand on Saturday. http://www.lionsworld.co.za/worldranking.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.lionsworld.co.za/worldranking.html |